Merton Council website one of the best in London
A national survey has ranked Merton Council’s website in the top four in London and in the top 20 in the UK, as well as joint first place in the […]
Category Archives: Council Tax
Merton prosecutes Mitcham woman for £104k fraud
A 53 year old woman from Mitcham has been found guilty of 12 counts of housing benefit and council tax fraud amounting to £104,663.75 for a over a period of […]
Merton Council calls for residents’ views on services
Merton Council is asking residents for their views, opinions and concerns in its Annual Residents’ Survey which runs from 19 September to 16 October. Undertaken by an independent research company, […]
Council warns of tax band scam
Council warns of tax band scam Merton Council is warning residents against a council tax scam in the borough. The council has received reports from residents of firms asking for […]
Merton proposes council tax reduction
Merton Council’s cabinet has agreed a reduction in the borough’s council tax for the first time in 16 years. The proposal will now be presented to full council for approval […]
Council offers real help right now
Merton Council will next week (2 November) be offering up more financial help for its most vulnerable families and pensioners when it implements changes to current benefits services. From Monday […]
Merton calls for residents to ‘do it online’
With London post strikes ongoing and a national postal strike looming, Merton Council has this week asked residents to consider options other than the post when paying or contacting the […]
Merton’s services shortlisted for national award
Merton Council’s benefits team has been shortlisted for a top national award thanks to officers’ hard work to help residents across the borough. The team is up for the Institute […]
Merton’s cabinet agrees programme of change
The next step in proposals to transform Merton Council into a more efficient organisation was agreed last week (28 May) following approval from cross-party councillors undertaking scrutiny. Having received recommendations […]
Merton transforms to drive forward results
Merton Council this week agreed changes to its cabinet to fit around the evolving needs and concerns of its residents. The new line up was agreed by full council on […]